April 30 2016, 17.58 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Sushant School of Design, Ansal University had the pleasure of hosting India’s first lady of fashion, Ms.Ritu Beri at its campus on April 29, under the aegis of Platform Lecture Series of the Institution.
Ms. Beri inaugurated the student design exhibition at SSD. The exhibition showcased the entire year’s work of the foundation year students and those specializing in Interior Architecture, Fashion and Textiles, Visual Communication and Product Design. In the exhibition, also was displayed the work done by the students duringThe Un Fair Exhibition – Envisioning the Indian City at Select City Walk in Delhi. The ace fashion designer was highly impressed by the work done by the young designers in making.
Her presence at the campus was a big moment for the entire design fraternity, who look up to her as a style icon. She spoke on her passion for fashion and had a very interactive session with the students and faculty members.Ms. Beri shared her journey of more than two decades as a designer, which was a great learning experience for the students. Further in the session, she highlighted the importance of Khadi garments and the style that it carries. She will be working soon on her new range which will take us all back to traditional old Indian fashion days.
She also launched her two books, 'The Fire of a Restless Mind' and 'The Designs of a Restless Mind' which captures her extraordinary journey in fashion.
Ms. Beri is the mentor of the Fashion and Textile programme at the Sushant School of Design (SSD) and is an Advisory Board member of the School. Sushant School of Design has been a highly ranked private design institute of the country by Edutainment Awards for the past two years consequently. The School offers various under-graduate and post-graduate programmes in the area of design. Interior Architecture, Interior Design Spatial, Fashion & Textiles, Product Design and Visual Communication are offered at the under-graduate level, while SSD offers M. Design in the areas of Interior Design, Design Thinking and Furniture and Construction.
The Platform Lecture Series is a unique initiative of Ansal University, where industry stalwarts, well—known personalities and celebrities are invited to the campus interact with the students and motivate them. Ansal University is one of the leading institutions located in the corporate hub of Gurgaon, and offers a diverse range of courses in Architecture, Design, Engineering, Management, Law, Hotel Management and Allied Health Sciences.